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Jill Burmeister

Burleson,TX

Summary

To secure a challenging position that leverages creative problem solving and innovative management skills within a growing company, aiming for optimal resource utilization to maximize profitability.

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Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
06.2007 - 10.2023
  • Regularly surpassed personal and departmental targets.
  • Fostered excellent collaborative relationships with all departments and lenders.
  • Demonstrated professional, personable, and friendly communications, focusing on customer service and engaging effectively with individuals at all levels.
  • Managed credit for auto or recreational dealer-originated loans, catering to prime, subprime and business credit profiles.
  • Reviewed, approved, denied, and negotiated consumer auto credit applications through dealer and associates.
  • Maintained strong business relationships with 27 different lenders.
  • Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
  • Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
  • Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain competitive pricing structures.
  • Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
  • Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
  • Approved and qualified application for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products to increase penetration.

Business Development Control Center

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
09.2000 - 05.2007

Department Supervisor

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Department supervision of 15 employees from hiring, coaching, development of pay structure and composing monthly reports for three franchise dealerships in Texas and Oklahoma.
  • Mitigated lost sales opportunities with a focus on improving sales processes and enhancing customer engagement and optimizing inventory management.
  • Handled all correspondence for three franchised dealerships.
  • Managed all traffic flow for sales and service departments.

Assistant Manager

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
09.2002 - 01.2003

Representative

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
09.2000 - 01.2002
  • Exceeded performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.
  • Optimized workflow processes, allowing for more efficient use of resources and reduced turnaround times on projects.
  • Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs for the organization.

Education

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Customer relation management
  • Effective team engagement
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Proficient in conflict management
  • Effective time management
  • Lending practices
  • Insurance products
  • Proficient in written correspondence
  • Lender relationships
  • Deal structuring
  • Credit analysis
  • Sales process development
  • Coaching and training
  • Business forecasting
  • Customer relationship development
  • Fraud prevention
  • Problem-solving
  • Business strategy

Summary

Dynamic Finance Manager with proven track record at Lynn Smith Chevrolet, archiving 200% retail income growth. Expert in credit analysis and fostering lender relationships, while excelling in team collaboration and customer relationship management. Adept at driving process improvements and mentoring teams to enhance performance and satisfaction

Accomplishments

  • Certified Finance Manager, American Financial and Automotive Services, January 2006-December 2014
  • Certified Finance Manager, First Resources, January 2015-October 2023
  • Master Level Business Manager Guild Member Award
  • Recipient of the Distinguished Business Manager Award, outperforming over 100 national financial managers in product penetration

Timeline

Finance Manager

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
06.2007 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
09.2002 - 01.2003

Department Supervisor

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
01.2002 - 12.2003

Business Development Control Center

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
09.2000 - 05.2007

Representative

Lynn Smith Chevrolet
09.2000 - 01.2002

Tarrant County College

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